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Syyaha
18-05-2025
- Science
- Syyaha
Singapore's leading One World Schools is set to launch OWIS American Academy in Riyadh
The school brings American Common Core with NGSS with a globalized approach to learning Under the patronage of the Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC), Singapore's renowned Global Schools Group (GSG) is set to open its second campus in Riyadh in September 2025. The new school marks the latest addition to the One World schools in the city and represents the second American curriculum school established by GSG in Riyadh. Located in the Al Jazeera District of Riyadh, the OWIS American Academy will deliver a dynamic and well-rounded curriculum grounded in the American Common Core Standards, enhanced by the inquiry-led Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). This educational approach combines academic rigour that is student-centred and inclusive ensuring it meets the varied learning needs of diverse learners. The school will initially welcome students from Pre-Kindergarten through to Grade 5, providing a nurturing, inclusive, and future-focused environment for lifelong learning. OWIS American Academy is a proud member of the One World Schools that includes the renowned One World International School (OWIS) having presence in the Middle East, India, and the Asia Pacific regions. One World Schools is a member of the GSG, a global chain of K-12 schools which currently operates 64 International campuses in 11 countries with a strength of over 45,000 students from 70 nationalities. GSG schools aim to provide high-quality education to international communities worldwide. Atul Temurnikar, GSG Co-Founder and Chairman, commented, 'We are thrilled to expand our footprint in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This new campus brings a robust American curriculum, enriched by educational best practices from our headquarters in Singapore, to families in the capital. At OWIS, our mission is to empower each child to become the best version of themselves through a rigorous, personalised learning experience. We believe in making exceptional education accessible, which is why our thoughtfully structured fee model ensures outstanding quality without compromise.' 'Our mission at OWIS is to empower students to become compassionate, confident global citizens through a values-driven and inquiry-based approach to education The OWIS American Academy campus will reflect the OWIS's inherent philosophy of commitment to quality education offering students the right foundation to propel them to international success in the future.' says Amol Vaidya Deputy Chief Operating Officer, Global Schools Group, MENA. Admissions for the 2025-2026 academic year are now open. Parents and guardians interested in securing a place for their child are encouraged to visit the school's website or contact the admissions office directly. For more information on OWIS American Academy Riyadh, please visit
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Lockport schools help students explore and explain STEM
Whether it's exploring traits of organisms or building a robot that can throw frisbees, students across the Lockport City School District are immersed in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The success of the district's 12-year science instruction transformation was brought home recently when Lockport's STEM team The Warlocks competed in the international FIRST Championship in robotics in Houston. At last week's districtwide STEM Night, the Warlocks demonstrated its robot Decibel's ability to retrieve and throw orange frisbees called 'notes.' Working within a size and weight limit, students built the robot to move on a series of rollers similar to vacuum cleaner brushes. The team adapted Xbox controllers to navigate the machine and control its frisbee shot. The Warlocks placed fifth in a regional tournament at Miami Valley, Ohio. Competing against the best in the nation April 19, The Warlocks won the Imagery Award that recognized their outstanding visual design, theme integration, and overall team aesthetic. 'Every student in our district is getting hands-on exposure to STEM,' said Denyel Beiter, the district's public relations specialist. 'That's something we've been really intentional about as part of our K–12 STEM Framework. Our goal is to build STEM learning that's rigorous, connected across grade levels, and grounded in real-world problem-solving.' For STEM Night, third-graders Delaney Lute and Kyla Castle presented their class's model for how an organism could adapt to feed itself. Using marbles as potential food, the students tested the effectiveness of spoons and forks as body parts for feeding. The students were asked to build an adaptation that worked better than the spoon. Using chopsticks, clay, and tinfoil, the students built a scoop appendage that performed even better. According to Lisa Stastyshyn, a science instructional coach at Lockport's elementary schools, the project demonstrates the latest, hands-on approach to STEM learning, which begins in elementary school. The shift from 'old-school' science teaching, which focused on memorization, to three-dimensional learning, began in 2013 when Next Generation Science Standards were introduced, Stastyshyn said. The standards were developed by a consortium of 26 states. Content is arranged in a coherent manner across disciplines and grades to provide all students with an internationally benchmarked science education. 'It's more hands-on experience and uses an inquiry model,' she said. 'It's more of a way that the teacher steps back and becomes the facilitator of the learning. We give kids a phenomenon to experience. Then we ask them to consider, think about, and explore that phenomenon.' Stastyshyn said as teachers, 'We don't want to interfere with their thinking' at this stage. Letting students work with models and parts allows them to see concepts at work, and helps children comprehend the subject, she said. Stastyshyn describes the instructional method as a series of steps beginning with E; expose, explore, explain, evaluate, and extend. In some ways, it mirrors the scientific method. She said students get 'a taste' for something that occurs, explore it to come up with their own conclusions and questions, and then the teacher explains what is known about it. 'From that point on, the students are figuring a lot on their own,' Stastyshyn said. 'The teacher clarifies any misconceptions.' The teacher evaluates how well students understand the lesson, and then extends it, prompting children to push their own thinking further. This step got third-graders involved in using engineering principles of design and use of materials to see how a living thing's physical structures might help it survive. At the elementary level, each year is split into physical science, earth science and life science, Stastyshyn said. 'It gets more complex each year,' she said. 'In fifth grade, they're really getting into materials, their properties, and testing them. They're looking more into the chemical reactions and performing data collection.' In grades 6-8, students' instruction branches off into specific sciences, such as chemistry, physics, and biology, she said.
Business Wire
05-05-2025
- Science
- Business Wire
Eight Student Teams Named National Winners of 33
MCLEAN, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Toshiba and NSTA today announce eight national winners of the 33 rd annual Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision competition, the world's largest K-12 science competition. This year's winners have shared innovative proposals to help overcome some of the greatest challenges facing the world today, from healthcare challenges to transportation efforts to protecting the environment. 'For the last 150 years, and for the next 150 years, our goal is to enable a more sustainable, resilient future." Tomoaki Kumagai, Chairman & CEO, Toshiba America, Inc. The Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision competition is designed to inspire students to develop the skills emphasized in the Next Generation Science Standards, including problem-solving, critical-thinking and collaboration skills. To participate, students must imagine and produce a system or a technology with the potential to solve the problems of the future. Regional finalist ideas were judged by a multidisciplinary panel of scientists across various sectors of government (e.g., NIH, NASA, NSF), academic researchers, biotechnology scientists and physician researchers. 'At Toshiba, we're proud to inspire the world's future STEM leaders,' said Tomoaki Kumagai, Chairman & CEO, Toshiba America, Inc. 'For the last 150 years, and for the next 150 years, our goal is to enable a more sustainable, resilient future. Key to that is nurturing the development of today's students. Through our ongoing partnership with NSTA, we're thrilled to be able to further encourage the STEM engineers of tomorrow as part of our commitment to the future and to the people who will shape that future.' Some of the winning solutions included: Environmental Technology Innovations: Several of the winning projects focused on protecting the environment to encourage pollination (Electro-Buzz) to fighting wildfires (Drone Ranger). Medical Technology Advancements: From glasses that translate sign language (Eye Understand) to seizor prevention and detection (Seizor) to heart-attack prevention (Nano Artertract Plaque Seeker), winning projects across grades sought to address today's most pressing health challenges. Transportation Inventions: Students aimed to create safer roads by inventing concepts for improved road surfaces (Biomimetic Surfaces) that prevent crashes. 'I'm always impressed with how attuned young minds are to the needs of our society,' said NSTA President Alicia Conerly, Ed.D. 'Their projects demonstrate the remarkable understanding of the of the challenges of tomorrow and I was inspired to see such creative solutions. Our future is in good hands with these future scientists and innovators at the helm.' ExploraVision Prizes The eight national winning teams are comprised of a first-place winner and second-place winner from four groups based on grade level. Members of first place nationally winning teams each receive a $10,000 U.S. Series EE Savings Bond (at maturity). Members of second place nationally winning teams will each receive a $5,000 U.S. Series EE Savings Bond (at maturity). The national winners of ExploraVision 2025 are invited to participate in an award ceremony on Friday, June 13 in Washington, D.C. During this event, students will have the opportunity to present their winning ideas to Bill Nye 'the Science Guy,' a renowned scientist, engineer, author, and inventor, who is a strong advocate of STEM education and the ExploraVision program. The event will conclude with an awards ceremony where the winning teams will be formally recognized for their creativity and accomplishments. For 33 consecutive years, sponsored by Toshiba and administered by NSTA, ExploraVision has helped children to expand their imagination and have fun while developing an interest in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education at an early age. For more information or to access an application for the 2025-26 program, visit or email exploravision@ For updates on the ExploraVision program, follow on X at or Facebook at Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision 2025 National Winners 2025 First-Place Winners Grade K-3: Eye Understand: Glasses for People who use Sign Language A.D. Henderson University School Boca Raton, FL Project Storyboard here Grade 4-6: ElectroBuzz: Redefining Pollination for a Resilient and Sustainable Future Willow Springs Elementary School Fairfax, VA Project Website here Grades 7-9: Drone Ranger for Fighting Wildfires Twin Grove Middle School Buffalo Grove, IL Project Website here Grades 10-12: Seizor Victoria Park Collegiate Institute North York, Ontario Project Website here 2025 Second-Place Winners Grades K-3: BlazeBlock: The Hep Revolution That Stopes Fires Cold Don Campbell Elementary School Red Deer, Alberta Project Poster here Grades 4-6: Lost Then Found Heritage School Salem, OR Project Website here Grades 7-9 Biomimetic Surfaces STEM School Highlands Ranch, Highlands Ranch, CO Project Website here Grades 10-12 Nano Artertract Plaque Seeker (NAPS) Downtown Magnets High School Los Angeles, CA Project Website here About Toshiba As Toshiba Group celebrates its 150th anniversary in 2025, it is enhancing its management structure, streamlining operations, and investing in forward-looking businesses to build foundations for new growth. This will allow it to continue to support advances toward a sustainable future with products and services developed by its wide range of businesses in the energy, infrastructure, and electronic devices domains. Guided by its corporate philosophy, 'Committed to People, Committed to the Future.,' Toshiba brings industry-leading capabilities in green transformation (GX) and digital transformation (DX) to solutions for companies addressing the many challenges faced by modern society. By leveraging the power of data derived from its constantly evolving products and solutions, the Group is determined to help to achieve carbon neutrality and a circular economy. In fiscal year 2023, Toshiba Group generated annual sales of 3.3 trillion yen, and had 105,000 employees around the world. For more information, visit or follow Toshiba Corporation on LinkedIn. About Toshiba America, Inc. Founded in 1965, Toshiba America, Inc. (TAI) is a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Toshiba Corporation and the holding company of three Toshiba operating companies that offer a broad range of products and solutions for the commercial, energy and industrial sectors. The three companies, which along with TAI are known collectively as Toshiba America Group, are Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. (Semiconductor & data storage solutions), Toshiba America Energy Systems, Corp. (Power generation solutions), Toshiba International Corporation (Industrial, power electronics & transmission & distribution solutions), and a Toshiba America Company, Toshiba America Business Solutions (Multifunction printers, label and receipt printers, digital signage, managed print services, and cloud solutions). About NSTA The National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) is a vibrant community of 35,000 science educators and professionals committed to best practices in teaching science and its impact on student learning. NSTA offers high quality science resources and continuous learning so that science educators grow professionally and excel in their career. For new and experienced teachers alike, the NSTA community offers the opportunity to network with like-minded peers at the national level, connect with mentors and leading researchers, and learn from the best in the field. For more information, visit or follow NSTA on X, formerly known as Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, or LinkedIn.
National Post
05-05-2025
- Science
- National Post
Eight Student Teams Named National Winners of 33rd Annual ExploraVision Competition
Article content Article content Article content MCLEAN, Va. — Toshiba and NSTA today announce eight national winners of the 33 rd annual Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision competition, the world's largest K-12 science competition. This year's winners have shared innovative proposals to help overcome some of the greatest challenges facing the world today, from healthcare challenges to transportation efforts to protecting the environment. Article content The Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision competition is designed to inspire students to develop the skills emphasized in the Next Generation Science Standards, including problem-solving, critical-thinking and collaboration skills. To participate, students must imagine and produce a system or a technology with the potential to solve the problems of the future. Regional finalist ideas were judged by a multidisciplinary panel of scientists across various sectors of government (e.g., NIH, NASA, NSF), academic researchers, biotechnology scientists and physician researchers. Article content 'At Toshiba, we're proud to inspire the world's future STEM leaders,' said Tomoaki Kumagai, Chairman & CEO, Toshiba America, Inc. 'For the last 150 years, and for the next 150 years, our goal is to enable a more sustainable, resilient future. Key to that is nurturing the development of today's students. Through our ongoing partnership with NSTA, we're thrilled to be able to further encourage the STEM engineers of tomorrow as part of our commitment to the future and to the people who will shape that future.' Article content Some of the winning solutions included: Article content Environmental Technology Innovations: Several of the winning projects focused on protecting the environment to encourage pollination (Electro-Buzz) to fighting wildfires (Drone Ranger). Medical Technology Advancements: From glasses that translate sign language (Eye Understand) to seizor prevention and detection (Seizor) to heart-attack prevention (Nano Artertract Plaque Seeker), winning projects across grades sought to address today's most pressing health challenges. Transportation Inventions: Students aimed to create safer roads by inventing concepts for improved road surfaces (Biomimetic Surfaces) that prevent crashes. Article content 'I'm always impressed with how attuned young minds are to the needs of our society,' said NSTA President Alicia Conerly, Ed.D. 'Their projects demonstrate the remarkable understanding of the of the challenges of tomorrow and I was inspired to see such creative solutions. Our future is in good hands with these future scientists and innovators at the helm.' Article content ExploraVision Prizes The eight national winning teams are comprised of a first-place winner and second-place winner from four groups based on grade level. Members of first place nationally winning teams each receive a $10,000 U.S. Series EE Savings Bond (at maturity). Members of second place nationally winning teams will each receive a $5,000 U.S. Series EE Savings Bond (at maturity). Article content The national winners of ExploraVision 2025 are invited to participate in an award ceremony on Friday, June 13 in Washington, D.C. During this event, students will have the opportunity to present their winning ideas to Bill Nye 'the Science Guy,' a renowned scientist, engineer, author, and inventor, who is a strong advocate of STEM education and the ExploraVision program. The event will conclude with an awards ceremony where the winning teams will be formally recognized for their creativity and accomplishments. Article content For 33 consecutive years, sponsored by Toshiba and administered by NSTA, ExploraVision has helped children to expand their imagination and have fun while developing an interest in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education at an early age. Article content Grade K-3: Eye Understand: Glasses for People who use Sign Language A.D. Henderson University School Boca Raton, FL Project Storyboard here Article content Grade 4-6: ElectroBuzz: Redefining Pollination for a Resilient and Sustainable Future Willow Springs Elementary School Fairfax, VA Project Website here Article content Grades 7-9: Drone Ranger for Fighting Wildfires Twin Grove Middle School Buffalo Grove, IL Project Website here Article content Grades 10-12: Seizor Victoria Park Collegiate Institute North York, Ontario Project Website here Article content 2025 Second-Place Winners Article content Grades K-3: BlazeBlock: The Hep Revolution That Stopes Fires Cold Don Campbell Elementary School Red Deer, Alberta Project Poster here Article content Grades 4-6: Lost Then Found Heritage School Salem, OR Project Website here Article content Grades 7-9 Biomimetic Surfaces STEM School Highlands Ranch, Highlands Ranch, CO Project Website here Article content About Toshiba As Toshiba Group celebrates its 150th anniversary in 2025, it is enhancing its management structure, streamlining operations, and investing in forward-looking businesses to build foundations for new growth. This will allow it to continue to support advances toward a sustainable future with products and services developed by its wide range of businesses in the energy, infrastructure, and electronic devices domains. Guided by its corporate philosophy, 'Committed to People, Committed to the Future.,' Toshiba brings industry-leading capabilities in green transformation (GX) and digital transformation (DX) to solutions for companies addressing the many challenges faced by modern society. By leveraging the power of data derived from its constantly evolving products and solutions, the Group is determined to help to achieve carbon neutrality and a circular economy. In fiscal year 2023, Toshiba Group generated annual sales of 3.3 trillion yen, and had 105,000 employees around the world. For more information, visit or follow Toshiba Corporation on LinkedIn. Article content About Toshiba America, Inc. Founded in 1965, Toshiba America, Inc. (TAI) is a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Toshiba Corporation and the holding company of three Toshiba operating companies that offer a broad range of products and solutions for the commercial, energy and industrial sectors. The three companies, which along with TAI are known collectively as Toshiba America Group, are Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. (Semiconductor & data storage solutions), Toshiba America Energy Systems, Corp. (Power generation solutions), Toshiba International Corporation (Industrial, power electronics & transmission & distribution solutions), and a Toshiba America Company, Toshiba America Business Solutions (Multifunction printers, label and receipt printers, digital signage, managed print services, and cloud solutions). Article content About NSTA The National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) is a vibrant community of 35,000 science educators and professionals committed to best practices in teaching science and its impact on student learning. NSTA offers high quality science resources and continuous learning so that science educators grow professionally and excel in their career. For new and experienced teachers alike, the NSTA community offers the opportunity to network with like-minded peers at the national level, connect with mentors and leading researchers, and learn from the best in the field. For more information, visit or follow NSTA on X, formerly known as Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, or LinkedIn. Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content
Yahoo
19-02-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Activate Learning Expands Access to High-Quality Science Education with OpenSciEd Elementary
GREENWICH, Conn., February 19, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Activate Learning is proud to announce the expansion of its partnership with OpenSciEd to offer OpenSciEd Elementary, a groundbreaking K-5 science curriculum designed to revolutionize elementary science education. "We are thrilled to partner with Activate Learning to offer a complete K-12 certified version of OpenSciEd," said James Ryan, Executive Director at OpenSciEd. "This partnership ensures that schools and districts receive comprehensive implementation support so that teachers and students successfully use OpenSciEd's innovative approach to science education. With Activate Learning's expertise in curriculum delivery, professional learning, and hands-on materials, educators will have everything they need to foster scientific curiosity and critical thinking in their classrooms." "We are excited to build on our success with OpenSciEd Middle School and OpenSciEd High School programs by expanding to OpenSciEd Elementary," said Eric Johnson, CEO of Activate Learning. "We are proud to partner with OpenSciEd to provide the Activate Learning Certified Version of OpenSciEd content, ensuring that educators and students have access to high-quality, research-based science instruction at every grade level." Bringing Phenomena-Based Learning to Elementary Classrooms OpenSciEd Elementary, now available through Activate Learning, ensures students engage meaningfully with science. This innovative curriculum offers: Phenomena That Engage Young Minds: Each unit begins with a compelling, real-world phenomenon that invites students to ask questions, investigate, and connect to their everyday lives. Three-Dimensional Learning: Aligning with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), OpenSciEd Elementary incorporates disciplinary core ideas, science and engineering practices, and crosscutting concepts to build a deep understanding of science. Designed for Equity and Accessibility: Materials are designed to support diverse learners by providing scaffolds, multilingual resources, and inclusive instructional strategies that ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive. Interdisciplinary Approach: Units integrate science with literacy and mathematics, encouraging students to think critically, communicate effectively, and apply their knowledge across subjects. A Curriculum Rooted in Research and Collaboration Developed by OpenSciEd in collaboration with leading science educators, curriculum developers, and researchers, this elementary curriculum has undergone rigorous testing and continuous improvement. Each unit is tailored to meet the unique needs of elementary educators and students, ensuring both are equipped to succeed. Comprehensive and Flexible Resources for Educators Activate Learning provides everything teachers need to bring OpenSciEd Elementary to life in their classrooms: Detailed Teacher Guides: Step-by-step lesson plans, instructional strategies, and formative assessment tools that make implementation seamless. Engaging Student Materials: Hands-on investigations, interactive notebooks, and digital resources that inspire exploration and discovery. Professional Learning Opportunities: Personalized professional development that empowers educators with the content, structure, and support to experience three-dimensional teaching and learning with OpenSciEd. High-Quality Certified Science Kits Ensure Hands-On Learning Activate Learning offers comprehensive certified science kits aligned to OpenSciEd content to support successful hands-on investigations. These high-quality kits provide students with the materials needed to actively participate in experiments and engage in sense-making, making science more accessible and exciting in the classroom. Seamless Teaching with the Activate Learning Digital Platform The Activate Learning Digital Platform brings the OpenSciEd K-5 curriculum to life with a truly interactive and engaging experience for both teachers and students. Designed specifically for elementary classrooms, this dynamic platform supports young learners with a student-friendly interface, built-in teacher support, and seamless access to all curriculum materials. "We've enhanced our digital platform to better support elementary science classrooms, making it more engaging for young learners and more intuitive for teachers," said David Robertshaw, Chief Product Officer at Activate Learning. "With a fun and interactive interface designed for K-5 students and new instructional supports for teachers, our platform makes it easier than ever to lead whole-class discussions and deliver high-quality science instruction." By providing user-friendly digital access to OpenSciEd materials, Activate Learning ensures that educators can deliver impactful, engaging science lessons with ease. A Complete K-12 Science Solution With the addition of OpenSciEd Elementary, Activate Learning now offers a complete K-12 solution for OpenSciEd, ensuring a seamless transition and cohesive learning experience across grade levels. Why Schools Are Choosing OpenSciEd Elementary Research-Based and Field-Tested: Developed and refined through extensive classroom testing, ensuring it meets the highest standards of educational excellence. Affordable and Accessible: OpenSciEd Elementary is designed to be both high-quality and cost-effective, making it accessible to schools and districts nationwide. Aligned with NGSS: Every unit is intentionally crafted to meet NGSS standards, helping students build a solid foundation for middle and high school science success. Learn More About OpenSciEd Elementary Schools and districts looking to bring the power of OpenSciEd Elementary into their classrooms can learn more by visiting Activate Learning's website or contacting their team for a demo. About Activate Learning At Activate Learning, we believe there is a better way to engage students in STEM. Our K-12, investigation-centered curriculum engages students with authentic learning and phenomena that are relevant and meaningful. We inspire teachers with research-based curricula that support three-dimensional learning and prepare students for the careers of tomorrow. To learn more about how we can help bring transformational learning to your classroom, visit About OpenSciEd OpenSciEd was launched in 2018 as a nonprofit to address the need among teachers and districts for high-quality, open-source, full-course science instructional materials and curriculum-based professional learning to support the Next Generation Science Standards. OpenSciEd has publicly released middle and high school programs, and will complete their K-5 material by February 2026. These materials are made possible by the generous philanthropic support of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Carnegie Corporation of New York, Walton Family Foundation, and the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation. For more information about OpenSciEd, please visit our website at View source version on Contacts Katie FentonVice President of MarketingActivate Learningkfenton@ Sign in to access your portfolio
